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Silas Marner is a novel by George Eliot, the pen name of Mary Ann Evans, published in 1861. Its central character is a solitary linen weaver living in the fictional English village of Raveloe after being falsely accused by members of his former religious community. When his hoarded gold is stolen and a child enters his life, the story examines isolation, community, family, and moral renewal.
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When was Silas Marner published?
George Eliot published Silas Marner in 1861. George Eliot was the pen name of Mary Ann Evans.
Why does Silas Marner leave Lantern Yard?
Silas is falsely accused by members of his former religious community after betrayal and a manipulated accusation. He then settles in Raveloe, where he works as a linen weaver and becomes socially isolated.
Who is Eppie in Silas Marner?
Eppie is the child who enters Silas Marner's life after her mother, Molly Farren, dies in the snow. She is biologically connected to Godfrey Cass, but Silas raises her in Raveloe.
What happens to Silas Marner's hoard of gold?
Silas accumulates gold while living alone, but Dunstan Cass steals it from his cottage. The loss helps shift the novel's focus from material wealth toward Silas's relationship with Eppie and the village community.
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